[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13084-13086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5076]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1180; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15]
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Western United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes seven High Altitude Area Navigation
(RNAV) routes in the Western United States (U.S.). These new routes
provide pilots and air traffic controllers with efficient direct routes
enhancing safety and improving the efficient use of the National
Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 5, 2011. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace Regulation and
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On December 9, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish RNAV routes in the
Western U.S. (75 FR 76648). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received in response to the NPRM.
The Rule
The FAA is amending to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 71 to establish seven RNAV Q-routes in the Western United
States. The RNAV routes described in this action will enhance safety,
and facilitate more flexible and efficient use of the navigable
airspace for en route Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within
the NAS. Specifically, these routes will improve departure flow from
the San Francisco/Oakland, CA, Terminal area by providing additional
parallel departure routings and improve arrival flow from Salt Lake
ARTCC to Reno, NV, and Sacramento, CA.
The High Altitude RNAV Routes are published in paragraph 2006 in
FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated
August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airspace designations
listed in this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
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Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does
not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only
affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that
this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes RNAV routes in the Western United States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Polices and Procedures,
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and
effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes.
* * * * *
Q-120 SAC to RWF [New]
SAC........................ VORTAC............. (Lat. 38[deg]26[min]37[sec] N., long. 121[deg]33[min]06[sec]
W.)
ZORUN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]59[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]55[min]00[sec]
W.)
GALLI....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]19[min]10[sec] N., long. 118[deg]07[min]18[sec]
W.)
BPI......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 42[deg]34[min]46[sec] N., long. 110[deg]06[min]33[sec]
W.)
FOSIG....................... WP.................. (Lat. 43[deg]49[min]03[sec] N., long. 101[deg]25[min]18[sec]
W.)
RWF......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 44[deg]28[min]02[sec] N., long. 095[deg]07[min]42[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-122 MOGEE to FOD [New]
MOGEE..................... WP................. (Lat. 38[deg]20[min]10[sec] N., long. 121[deg]23[min]23[sec]
W.)
MACUS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]48[min]00[sec]
W.)
MCORD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]12[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]01[min]00[sec]
W.)
LCU......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 41[deg]21[min]47[sec] N., long. 113[deg]50[min]26[sec]
W.)
BEARR....................... FIX................. (Lat. 41[deg]31[min]51[sec] N., long. 112[deg]29[min]18[sec]
W.)
KURSE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 42[deg]04[min]30[sec] N., long. 105[deg]09[min]36[sec]
W.)
ONL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 42[deg]28[min]14[sec] N., long. 098[deg]41[min]13[sec]
W.)
FOD......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 42[deg]36[min]40[sec] N., long. 094[deg]17[min]41[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-124 MOGEE to WAATS [New]
MOGEE...................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]20[min]10[sec] N., long. 121[deg]23[min]23[sec]
W.)
MACUS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]48[min]00[sec]
W.)
MCORD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]12[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]01[min]00[sec]
W.)
SLOWN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]34[min]00[sec] N., long. 116[deg]24[min]00[sec]
W.)
FASTE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]42[min]00[sec] N., long. 114[deg]30[min]00[sec]
W.)
BVL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 40[deg]43[min]34[sec] N., long. 113[deg]45[min]27[sec]
W.)
WAATS....................... FIX................. (Lat. 40[deg]43[min]10[sec] N., long. 112[deg]31[min]48[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-126 TIPRE to EKR [New]
TIPRE..................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]12[min]21[sec] N., long. 121[deg]02[min]09[sec]
W.)
INSLO....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]40[min]45[sec] N., long. 117[deg]17[min]53[sec]
W.)
GAROT....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]18[min]00[sec] N., long. 113[deg]15[min]00[sec]
W.)
EKR......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 40[deg]04[min]03[sec] N., long. 107[deg]55[min]30[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-128 LIN to MEM [New]
LIN....................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 38[deg]04[min]29[sec] N., long. 121[deg]00[min]14[sec]
W.)
JSICA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]31[min]14[sec] N., long. 117[deg]17[min]13[sec]
W.)
EDLES....................... FIX................. (Lat. 38[deg]40[min]40[sec] N., long. 109[deg]56[min]27[sec]
W.)
FLOOD....................... FIX................. (Lat. 38[deg]20[min]24[sec] N., long. 105[deg]05[min]38[sec]
W.)
ZAROS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]59[min]22[sec] N., long. 102[deg]20[min]22[sec]
W.)
BVO......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 36[deg]50[min]03[sec] N., long. 096[deg]01[min]06[sec]
W.)
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RZC......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]14[min]47[sec] N., long. 094[deg]07[min]17[sec]
W.)
PAMMO....................... WP.................. (Lat. 35[deg]35[min]04[sec] N., long. 091[deg]49[min]21[sec]
W.)
MEM......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]00[min]54[sec] N., long. 089[deg]58[min]60[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-130 LIN to PNH [New]
LIN....................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 38[deg]04[min]29[sec] N., long. 121[deg]00[min]14[sec]
W.)
JSICA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]31[min]14[sec] N., long. 117[deg]17[min]13[sec]
W.)
REANA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]24[min]00[sec] N., long. 114[deg]20[min]00[sec]
W.)
MRRNY....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]49[min]42[sec] N., long. 111[deg]59[min]60[sec]
W.)
RSK......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]44[min]54[sec] N., long. 108[deg]05[min]56[sec]
W.)
DIXAN....................... FIX................. (Lat. 36[deg]16[min]51[sec] N., long. 105[deg]57[min]20[sec]
W.)
MIRME....................... WP.................. (Lat. 35[deg]47[min]01[sec] N., long. 103[deg]50[min]32[sec]
W.)
PNH......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]14[min]06[sec] N., long. 101[deg]41[min]56[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-132 WEBGO to MAGPY [New]
WEBGO..................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]28[min]00[sec] N., long. 120[deg]21[min]00[sec]
W.)
ANAHO....................... FIX................. (Lat. 39[deg]57[min]40[sec] N., long. 119[deg]24[min]56[sec]
W.)
MYBAD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]23[min]16[sec] N., long. 118[deg]22[min]23[sec]
W.)
ZERAM....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]28[min]00[sec] N., long. 118[deg]07[min]00[sec]
W.)
MAGPY....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]51[min]27[sec] N., long. 116[deg]12[min]09[sec]
W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 1, 2011.
Rodger A. Dean,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-5076 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am]
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